Knowledge Check: Lesson 3

What are some tips for making a good first impression when you have your interview? Select one best answer.

Arrive on time

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Smile, make eye contact, and introduce yourself upon meeting

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Communicate effectively about meeting logistics such as the location or video conference link

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Contact the interviewee if you might be late

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All of the above

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Which of the following is LEAST important for effective communication during a meeting or interview?

Preparing a brief introduction of yourself before jumping into questions

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Making sure to get through all of your prepared questions, even if you have to go past your scheduled meeting time

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Asking relevant, open-ended questions during the interview

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If possible, asking for feedback about your performance during the interview

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Imagine that you are interviewing a family friend who attended a local community college to see if that would be a good stepping stone to college for you. Which of the following questions would be the best fit for an interview?

Did you always know that you wanted to go to community college before attending university?

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What were some of the benefits to attending community college before pursuing a four-year university?

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Do you think I should go to community college?

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Do you wish that you had applied to universities right away?

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Tom is hoping to attend a college to study math and is meeting with his math teacher from freshman year to gather more information about going to college for math. How should he start off the meeting?

Introduce himself and remind the teacher of the class he took with her.

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Jump right into his elevator speech, because it could be offensive to assume the teacher doesn’t remember who he is.

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Which of the following is NOT true about an “elevator speech”?

An elevator speech is an introduction you should prepare to give at the beginning of an interview.

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An elevator speech should mention your goals as well as the reason you wanted to meet with the person you are interviewing.

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An elevator speech should include the list of questions you have for your interviewee.

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An elevator speech should be about one to two minutes long.

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Valeria has a meeting with a veterinary technician at a local animal hospital to learn more about potential summer volunteering opportunities. She learns from her friend, who knows someone working there, that everyone at the animal hospital wears medical scrubs. Valeria is not sure how to dress for the meeting since everyone in the workplace will be wearing scrubs. How should Valeria dress for her meeting?

Wear whatever she wants, since everyone will be wearing scrubs anyways.

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Consider a business casual outfit (e.g., dress slacks and a collared shirt) to show that you are serious about this potential opportunity.

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